Most computer problems occur because something in the computer has recently changed. You may not be able to easily undo the effects of a power failure or spilling coffee on your keyboard, but if you've recently installed software, try uninstalling it. Most software can be easily uninstalled from Windows XP using Add Or Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
Click the program listing under Start | All Programs. Right-click the program you want to uninstall. If an Uninstall option is offered, use it (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: If a software program offers an Uninstall option, use it.
If there is no Uninstall option, go to Start | Control Panel and select Add Or Remove Programs (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Remove any software program with the Add Or Remove Programs utility under Control Panel.
- Scroll down the list of the installed programs until you reach the program you want to uninstall. Select it and click the Change/Remove button. This will uninstall the program.
